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25 Pro Wrestling Feuds Cut Short By Real Drama

by Jason LeBlanc  Sep 16, 2025

These 25 pro wrestling storylines were cut short by injuries, politics, and creative changes that left fans wanting more of a payoff.

In 2002, Eddie Guerrero shattered CM Punkโ€™s world with one brutal lesson. Read on to discover the moment that ignited a WWE legend.

Eddie Guerreroโ€™s Final Gift to CM Punk Before Death

by Richard Thompson  Sep 3, 2025

In 2002, Eddie Guerrero shattered CM Punkโ€™s world with one brutal lesson. Discover the moment that ignited a WWE legend.

Maven Huffmanโ€™s transformation, from middle school teacher to WWE star after winning the first-ever Tough Enough on MTV to YouTube sensation in recent years, masks a darker journey marked by hidden struggles, devastating losses, and a path to redemption that tested everything.

Maven: WWE Tough Enough Made Him, But Life Tested Him

by Matt Roberts  Aug 6, 2025

From WWE Tough Enough winner to mystery disappearance, Maven Huffmanโ€™s hidden battles led to an unexpected digital resurrection.

Discover the fifteen most talked-about WrestleMania match finishes, including upsets, betrayals, and moments that divide fans to this day.

15 WrestleMania Endings That Sparked Backlash

by Jason LeBlanc  Jul 16, 2025

Discover the most talked-about WrestleMania match finishes, including upsets, betrayals, and moments that divided the WWE fanbase.

From attending The Undertakerโ€™s first wedding to heartfelt moments with legends like Yokozuna, here are 50 unforgettable fan encounters with wrestlers.

50+ Unforgettable Fan Encounters with Wrestling Legends

by Javier Ojst  Aug 15, 2025

50+ unforgettable fan encounters with wrestling legends. Heartwarming, hilarious, and wild tales revealing a rare glimpse behind the curtain!

FMW: How Atsushi Onita Built Wrestlingโ€™s Wildest Empire

by Javier Ojst  May 22, 2025

FMW began with a broken ring, barbed wire, and Atsushi Onitaโ€™s vision to blow up the system. It became Japanโ€™s wildest wrestling revolution.

From Hookers to Houses to Dusty Finishes: Unlock the Secret Language That Once Ruled the Ring!

36 Pro Wrestling Terms You Rarely Hear Anymore

by Jason LeBlanc  May 13, 2025

Unlock the secret code of 36 pro wrestling terms rarely heard today and the hidden meanings behind the lingo that once ruled the ring!

With decades of ring experience, Sabu is a game-changer and a legend of the ring.

Sabu Is Gone, But His Pain-Filled Legacy Remains

by Javier Ojst  May 15, 2025

Remembering Sabu, who bared his heart about his uncle (The Original Sheik), Ric Flair, Vince McMahon, and the death of his girlfriend.

Left: Shaquille Oโ€™Neal makes his AEW debut at Dailyโ€™s Place in Jacksonville in 2021. Center: Elvis Presley performs at Crisler Arena just months before his planned match with Jerry Lawler in 1977. Right: David Arquette celebrates his controversial WCW World Championship victory at Thunder in 2000. Three moments that showcase wrestlingโ€™s evolving relationship with celebrity involvement across five decades.

10 Best Celebrity Matches (Plus 6 Weโ€™d Rather Forget!)

by John Harris  Jan 15, 2025

From Elvis nearly facing Jerry Lawler to 10 of the best and 6 weโ€™d rather forget, discover wrestlingโ€™s most unforgettable celebrity matches!

Yokozuna, Ric Flair, and Brock Lesnar are among the WWE superstars who made history by winning the World Heavyweight Championship within their first year in the company.

11 WWE Stars Who Won World Championship in Their First Year

by Kevin Tanza  Oct 28, 2024

These 11 WWE stars stunned fans by capturing a world championship in their first year. Discover who soared to the top in record time!

The Rock lays the smackdown on Goldberg at WWE Backlash 2003.

Goldbergโ€™s Rocky WWE Debut: A Year of Mistakes

by Si Powell  Oct 7, 2024

Goldbergโ€™s first WWE run was far from legendary, marked by missteps and missed opportunities that nearly derailed his career.

Flowing drinks, a private jet, and a shocking brawl with the boss - the wild story of Kofi Kingston vs. Vince McMahon!

Kofi Kingston and Vince McMahon Fight: Secret Details

by JP Zarka  Sep 20, 2024

A casual joke escalated when Kofi Kingston, fueled by liquid courage, challenged Vince McMahon to a fight on an airport tarmac in 2010.

Jim Cornette shares the story of the time he threatened Brock Lesnar during their OVW days.

When Brock Lesnar Pushed Jim Cornette to His Breaking Point

by Braeden Farrell  Sep 10, 2024

Tensions escalated when Brock Lesnar, during his time at OVW, squeezed Jim Cornetteโ€™s wife, Synn, despite her asking him not to.

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Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 25): The Beast’s Dominance is Undisputed

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Aug 25, 2024

Relive the historic moment when Brock Lesnar became the youngest WWE Undisputed Champion by defeating The Rock on August 25, 2002.

Undertaker and Brock Lesnar stare each other down just prior to their history-changing match at WrestleMania 30.

The Streak: Why It Ended for The Undertaker – Secret Details

by Joseph Finnegan  Aug 23, 2024

The untold story of The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar: Uncover the secret details behind the historic end of โ€œThe Streakโ€ at WrestleMania 30.

From the devastating impact of a Shooting Star Press gone wrong to the chilling moment a spear in mid-air ended in unconsciousness, explore thirteen harrowing instances pro wrestlers were legitimately knocked out during a match!

13 Times a Wrestler Got Legit Knocked Out During a Match

by Kevin Tanza  Mar 11, 2024

Explore 13 harrowing times pro wrestlers faced the stark reality of their sport’s dangers and were legitimately knocked out during a match!

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Today In Pro Wrestling History (Feb 15): Eddie Guerrero Strikes Gold

by Pro Wrestling Stories  Feb 15, 2024

Today In Pro Wrestling History: On February 15th, 2004, a historic moment unfolded at WWE’s No Way Out as Eddie Guerrero triumphed over Brock Lesnar…

From underdogs to legends: Discover 13 unexpected instances where mid-card wrestlers stepped into the main-event spotlight of WWE PPVs.

13 Times Mid-Carders Main-Evented a WWE PPV

by Kevin Tanza  Jun 15, 2024

From underdogs to legends: Discover 13 unexpected instances where mid-card wrestlers stepped into the main-event spotlight of WWE PPVs.

Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle in an MMA-style match at Lockdown 2008.

Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe: Untold Secret Behind TNA MMA Match

by Ian Aldous  Jan 18, 2024

Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe had a fierce rivalry during their time in TNA. Discover the secret story behind their unique M

Signed by WWE in 2003, 20-year-old one-legged wonder Zach Gowen got an opportunity of a lifetime. With limited ring experience, Gowen was thrust into storylines and matches with some of the biggest stars in the history of wrestling. But it was too much too soon.

Zach Gowen: His Quick Rise and Spectacular Fall

by Javier Ojst  Apr 19, 2024

One-legged wonder Zach Gowen got an opportunity of a lifetime in WWE with the biggest stars in pro wrestling. But it was too much too…

Paul Heyman introduces fans to "the next big thing," Matt Morgan, on WWE SmackDown on October 30th, 2003.

Matt Morgan: From Rising Star to WWE Departure

by Javier Ojst  Mar 9, 2023

At 7’0″ and 300lbs, Matt Morgan should have ascended to the very top of the WWE. Which begs the question: what went wrong?

"Creative" sometimes second-guesses themselves, even minutes before a match! Here are ten times WWE changed finishes at the last second.

10 Times WWE Changed Finishes at the Last Second

by Ethan Absler  Jan 10, 2025

“Creative” sometimes second-guesses themselves, even minutes before a match! Here are ten times WWE changed finishes at the last second.

Ian Matthew Harper (aka Colonel Harper) opens up about his war into the crazy world of professional wrestling! [Photos by Jenn Moore. Copyright: World Wrestling Alliance]

My War Into The Crazy World of Wrestling

by Ian Matthew Harper  Feb 2, 2022

A middle school social studies teacher’s journey into the crazy world of professional wrestling and the wars he faced getting there.

Things came to a head between Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho backstage at WWE SummerSlam 2016.

Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho Fight โ€“ What Really Happened

by Harvey Dix  Jan 10, 2023

Brock Lesnar and Chris Jericho got into a heated altercation backstage at WWE SummerSlam 2016. Here’s how it all went down.

Moments before Brock Lesnar and The Rock do battle at SummerSlam 2002.

Brock Lesnar and The Rock – The Real Story of SummerSlam 2002

by Joseph Finnegan  Jan 10, 2023

The Rock was visibly angry at the conclusion of SummerSlam 2002. Brock Lesnar was now the youngest WWE champion of all time.

Eddie Guerrero and Brock Lesnar – An Unlikely Hero Conquers

by Joseph Finnegan  Apr 19, 2021

In recent years, Brock Lesnar has been booked as an undefeatable beast, but in 2004, this beast was conquered by Eddie Guerrero.

Brock Lesnar - His Fight to Become UFC Champion

Brock Lesnar – His Fight to Become UFC Champion

by Javier Ojst  Jul 7, 2022

How Brock Lesnar climbed to the top of the MMA mountain to become UFC Heavyweight Champion despite not being wanted there in the first place.

Tensai has a dance-off against Brodus Clay with the Funkadactyls while wearing women's lingerie on January 28th, 2013. Yes, folks, wrestling is a serious form of entertainment!

Matt Bloom as Lord Tensai – Where Did It All Go Wrong?

by Andy Smith  Jan 10, 2023

Matt Bloom as Lord Tensai went from defeating John Cena and CM Punk to dancing in women’s lingerie less than a year later. Where did…

'The Advocate' Paul Heyman and 'The Beast' Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman – Behind Their Deep Bond

by Joseph Finnegan  Jul 7, 2022

The bond between Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman runs deep. Here is how their fate aligned to become one of the greatest duos of all…

Gerald Brisco consoles Brock Lesnar backstage at WrestleMania 19.

Brock Lesnar Nearly Plunged WrestleMania 19 into Tragedy

by Matt Pender  Jan 10, 2023

Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, and others talk about the spectacular botch that nearly plunged WrestleMania 19 into tragedy.

Nine years before the undefeated WrestleMania streak of the Undertaker was broken, a young, arrogant foe was booked to end it. However, rumors of partying the night before resulted in a change of direction the morning of the big event.

Undertaker WrestleMania Streak – The Superstar Meant To Break It

by Christopher King  Jun 7, 2021

A young, arrogant foe was booked to end the undefeated WrestleMania streak of the Undertaker, but partying the night before changed plans.

In 2005, Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura squared off in a real-life dispute over who would be Antonio Inoki's next big star: the IWGP Heavyweight Champion. What ensued led to Lesnar refusing to relinquish the belt and holding it hostage for over a year at his home in America until an unexpected Olympic hero stepped in to save the day!

Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura: Their Bitter Real-Life Battle

by Rob Ireland  Feb 27, 2023

In 2005, Brock Lesnar and Shinsuke Nakamura entered into a bitter real-life rivalry over who would be Antonio Inokiโ€™s next big star.

BROCK LESNAR Return: Coming Back to WWE in 2012

by Joseph Finnegan  Nov 7, 2019

When word got out in 2012 about a Brock Lesnar return to WWE after stints in the NFL, UFC and NJPW, the WWE fan base…

PLANE RIDE FROM HELL! The Exclusive WWE Inside Story

PLANE RIDE FROM HELL! The Exclusive WWE Inside Story

by Matt Pender  Jan 10, 2023

Put your seat upright, fasten your seatbelt โ€“ there may be some turbulence along the way. This is the story of WWE’s Plane Ride From…

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